basics
What is a fraction?
A part of a whole
how many numbers do we write in a fraction?
two, one on top and one on bottom
where is the numerator?
the top of the fraction
What is the top number of a fraction represent?
the part
if you cut a pizza in two pieces and ate one, write the fraction for the amount of pizza you ate.
1/2
where is the denominator?
the bottom of the fraction
what does the bottom number in a fraction represent?
the whole
How would you write the fraction for one piece out of four total pieces?
1/4
what us the numerator in 1/2?
1
How do we determine how many pieces are in the whole?
What is the fraction one eighth written like?
1/8
what is the denominator in 3/6?
6
when is a fraction equal to 1?
when the top number is equal to the bottom number
what is the fraction for two out of four peices?
2/4 or 1/2
what is the numerator for the fraction one fourth?
1